Get Involved
MDS is your Society. Help shape it.
Make a global impact
Every MDS journey is different, but with more than 1,500 rotating leadership positions globally, there's a place for you to find influence and grow.
Be part of the global voice shaping movement disorders science and care. MDS is a welcoming community that empowers you to make your mark on the field.
Open Opportunities
Join MDS Groups
Study Groups
Collaborative research groups advancing knowledge about a specific aspect of movement disorders.
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Open to all MDS members
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
A forum for like-minded MDS members to discuss topics relevant to your areas of focus.
Open to all MDS members
Committees
Permanent entities that that fulfill the clinical and scientific mission or run the business of the Society.
Applications open every 2 years.
The next opportunity will be in 2027. Both emerging and experienced leaders are encouraged to apply.
Task Forces
Appointed to complete a specific mandate on an impactful, timely task in the field.
Appointed by the MDS President.
Task Forces convene leading global experts in a topic. Whenever a new Task Force is created, there may be an open call for applications.
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“What I learned is: just you do your best and take any step at MDS, and you'll beget more chances or more opportunities.”
— Ali Shalash, Egypt
Apply to MDS Programs
MDS Programs
LEAP Leadership Program
Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training
Outreach Grant Programs
Train the Trainer Program
Peer Review Mentoring Program
Center to Center Training
Visiting Trainee Grants
Additional programs are offered regionally:
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“MDS doesn’t only embrace people who draw attention to themselves. We’re good at identifying quieter people and helping them as well.”
— Victor Fung, Australia
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“ This society is very open to new people coming in and creating a place for themselves.”
— Ece Bayram, USA
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“ I think it's been a privilege to get into the ranks of leadership within the community by just doing what I like to.”
— Shweta Prasad, India